Company Description
Junior Adventures Group
Job Description
Breakfast & After School Club Manager
St Werburgh’s Primary School, Bristol BS2 9US
£14.00 per hour
- 22 hours 30 minutes per week
Term Time Only | Start Date: ASAP
Opportunity to work additional hours during school holidays
Make a Difference. Lead the Fun. Love Your Job.
Do you love working with children and want to turn your leadership skills into something truly meaningful?
At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re looking for a passionate and organised Breakfast & After School Club Manager to lead our wraparound care provision in Bristol.
As Club Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the club, creating a safe, exciting, and enriching environment where children aged 4–11 can play, learn, and thrive. You’ll lead and support a team, build strong relationships with children, families, and the school, and deliver outstanding childcare experiences every day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with childcare, education, or leadership experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Breakfast Club: 07:30 – 09:00
After School Club: 15:00 – 18:00
Total contracted hours: 22 hours 30 minutes per week
This is a split-shift role, giving you a break during the middle of the day for personal commitments, study, hobbies, or family time.
There is also the opportunity to increase your hours during school holidays, with potential availability of up to 40 hours per week.
School Holiday Hours:
08:30 – 17:30, Monday to Friday
(Excluding weekends and bank holidays)
About the Role
As Club Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Breakfast & After School Club, ensuring children receive high-quality care in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.
You’ll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver engaging activities, maintain high standards, and create a club environment where children feel happy, confident, and included.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead and support the daily operation of the Breakfast & After School Club
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Manage, motivate, and support your team to deliver excellent childcare
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Plan and coordinate engaging activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and creative play
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Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
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Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and the school
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Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures are followed at all times
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Maintain accurate records including attendance, incidents, and operational documentation
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Support positive behaviour management and promote children’s confidence and wellbeing
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Monitor resources, equipment, and the overall club environment
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Work collaboratively with the wider JAG team and central operations
- What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about working with children
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Confident leading and motivating a team
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Organised, reliable, and able to manage responsibilities independently
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A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
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Creative and enthusiastic about delivering fun, engaging activities
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Committed to providing exceptional childcare experiences
You may have experience as a:
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Club Manager
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Playworker
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Childcare Practitioner
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Teaching Assistant
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Sports Coach
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Activity Leader
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Nursery Practitioner
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Youth Worker
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Education Professional
Previous leadership or management experience within childcare, education, wraparound care, or a similar environment would be desirable.
What’s in it for You?
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£14.00 per hour
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Term Time Only working pattern
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Opportunity to increase hours during school holidays
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No weekend working
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Paid training and ongoing professional development
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Support to complete a Paediatric First Aid qualification (fully funded if required)
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Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
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Discounted wraparound school care and holiday clubs (where applicable)
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Refer-a-friend rewards
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Family-friendly working hours
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
Why Join Junior Adventures Group?
At JAG, our people make us special.
Every day, our incredible teams create safe, fun, and inspiring experiences that make a positive difference in children’s lives across the UK.
If you’re ready to lead a team, bring energy to every session, and help children learn, grow, and have fun, we’d love to hear from you.
- ️ Learn more about us: Watch our video
Safeguarding
This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Successful applicants will be required to:
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Complete our online application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)
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Provide two references, including one from their most recent employer
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Provide a childcare reference where applicable
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Undergo an Enhanced DBS check
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Provide appropriate documentation to support the vetting process
All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.
For more information, please refer to the KCSIE link below:
https://www.keepingchildrensafeineducation.co.uk/part_three_safe_recruit.html#recruit
Join the JAG Family!
If you’re ready to take the lead, bring the fun, and make every school day an adventure — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Junior Adventures Group!
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Qualifications
Level 3 Childcare or relevant Childcare Supervisory experience
